April's First 3 Stores Get Off to a Strong Start! "Aburasoba Sohonten" Accelerates Expansion into "Hybrid Multi-Brand Stores" — 17 Stores to Undergo Continuous Renovations in May, Immediately Expanding to a 20-Store System!
Garden Co., Ltd.'s "Aburasoba Sohonten" will sequentially renovate 17 stores in May 2026, expanding its hybrid multi-brand store model that utilizes existing "Ichikakuya" and "Shinagawaya" locations to a 20-store system. This expansion follows a strong start from three stores renovated in April.
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Garden Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Ken Kawashima; hereinafter "the Company") operates "Aburasoba Sohonten," which will sequentially renew and open 17 stores in May 2026 as hybrid multi-brand stores, utilizing its "Ichikakuya" and affiliated "Shinagawaya*" locations. Following a strong start from the three stores renovated over three consecutive days starting April 28 (Tuesday), the company plans to introduce "Aburasoba Sohonten" to an additional 17 stores within May, expanding to a 20-store system in approximately one month.
This expansion will primarily target existing Ichikakuya stores located near train stations and in commercial districts, such as Yurakucho, Shinagawa, Omiya, Asakusa, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Chiba, Tsudanuma, and Nishi-Funabashi. This initiative aims to broaden the environment where more customers can enjoy Aburasoba, catering to diverse usage scenarios such as lunch, after work, after drinking, and late-night meals.
*Shinagawaya is an affiliated store of Ichikakuya.
"Aburasoba Sohonten" is an Aburasoba brand known for its chewy, medium-thick noodles coated in a special, flavorful sauce. A key feature is the ability to customize each bowl with a wide variety of toppings and seasonings, allowing customers to enjoy a personalized experience with every visit. The company plans to continue expanding the number of "Aburasoba Sohonten" locations by leveraging the Ichikakuya store network and operational base.
■ "Aburasoba Sohonten" Renovation Schedule
Starting May 2026, hybrid multi-brand stores with "Ichikakuya" are scheduled for renovation and reopening according to the following schedule:
May 8 (Friday): Ichikakuya Yurakucho store
May 11 (Monday): Ichikakuya Shinagawa Konan Exit store
May 14 (Thursday): Ichikakuya Omiya Ginza Dori store
May 16 (Saturday): Ichikakuya Asakusa store / Ichikakuya Monzen-Nakacho store
May 18 (Monday): Ichikakuya Shinjuku Kabukicho Ichibangai store
May 19 (Tuesday): Ichikakuya Gotanda store / Ichikakuya Tsudanuma store
May 21 (Thursday): Ichikakuya Ikebukuro West Exit store / Ichikakuya Chiba Ekimae store
May 22 (Friday): Ichikakuya Shinjuku Kabukicho store / Ichikakuya Shinjuku West Exit store / Shinagawaya Mita store / Ichikakuya Nishi-Funabashi store
May 23 (Saturday): Ichikakuya Shinjuku Southeast Exit store / Ichikakuya Shiba Koen store
May 29 (Friday): Ichikakuya Oji store
*The opening dates for each store are tentative and may change depending on preparation status.
■ Popular Products of "Aburasoba Sohonten"
・Aburasoba
Chewy, medium-thick noodles perfected through extensive research, coated with a richly flavored special dashi sauce. Healthier than ramen, yet incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the substantial taste of Aburasoba.
Price: From 810 yen (890 yen including tax)
・Korean Seaweed Onsen Tamago Aburasoba
A new, innovative topping. The sweetness and saltiness of Korean seaweed combined with a soft-boiled egg create a mild flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Price: From 919 yen (1,010 yen including tax)
■ Toppings and Seasonings
Aburasoba is also characterized by the ability to customize your preferred taste with a wide range of toppings and seasonings. Coinciding with the renovation openings, new toppings such as "Spicy Sauce," "Soft-boiled Egg (Onsen Tamago)," "Fried Onion," "Korean Seaweed," "Menma (bamboo shoots)," "Parmesan Cheese," "Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)," "Green Onion," "Komacha (spicy seasoned green onion)," and "Green Onion with Salt" will be added, along with four new seasonings: "Cajun," "Curry Powder," "Fish Powder," and "Aosa Seaweed Powder."
■ About "Ichikakuya"
"Ichikakuya" is dedicated to the motto, "Once you try it, you'll be hooked. Twice, you'll never forget. Thrice, you can't stop." It offers Yokohama Iekei Ramen, featuring fragrant and deeply flavorful medium-thick noodles combined with a rich, creamy, and mellow pork bone soup. To deliver its carefully crafted Iekei Ramen to as many customers as possible, Ichikakuya operates over 100 stores throughout Japan.
*Homepage: https://ichikakuya.com/
*Store Information: https://gardengroup.co.jp/brand/ichikakuya/
■ About "Aburasoba Sohonten"
"Aburasoba Sohonten" offers chewy, medium-thick noodles perfected through extensive research, coated with a richly flavored special dashi sauce. Whether enjoyed standard or customized with abundant toppings and seasonings to create an original bowl, you can enjoy your preferred taste. Healthier than ramen, yet incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the substantial taste of Aburasoba.
■ About Garden Co., Ltd.
With the mission of "providing spaces where everyone involved with us can be happy, energetic, and smile," we operate food and real estate businesses. Since our establishment, we have successfully undertaken the "corporate restructuring" and "business revitalization" of over 12 companies through M&A, leading to business expansion. In the food business, which we entered in 2006, we operate various restaurant formats across 12 brands, including Yamashita Honki Udon, Yokohama Iekei Ramen "Ichikakuya," and Nikuzushi (meat sushi). By leveraging synergies with our real estate business, we are strategically opening stores in prime locations such as near train stations.
This expansion will primarily target existing Ichikakuya stores located near train stations and in commercial districts, such as Yurakucho, Shinagawa, Omiya, Asakusa, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Chiba, Tsudanuma, and Nishi-Funabashi. This initiative aims to broaden the environment where more customers can enjoy Aburasoba, catering to diverse usage scenarios such as lunch, after work, after drinking, and late-night meals.
*Shinagawaya is an affiliated store of Ichikakuya.
"Aburasoba Sohonten" is an Aburasoba brand known for its chewy, medium-thick noodles coated in a special, flavorful sauce. A key feature is the ability to customize each bowl with a wide variety of toppings and seasonings, allowing customers to enjoy a personalized experience with every visit. The company plans to continue expanding the number of "Aburasoba Sohonten" locations by leveraging the Ichikakuya store network and operational base.
■ "Aburasoba Sohonten" Renovation Schedule
Starting May 2026, hybrid multi-brand stores with "Ichikakuya" are scheduled for renovation and reopening according to the following schedule:
May 8 (Friday): Ichikakuya Yurakucho store
May 11 (Monday): Ichikakuya Shinagawa Konan Exit store
May 14 (Thursday): Ichikakuya Omiya Ginza Dori store
May 16 (Saturday): Ichikakuya Asakusa store / Ichikakuya Monzen-Nakacho store
May 18 (Monday): Ichikakuya Shinjuku Kabukicho Ichibangai store
May 19 (Tuesday): Ichikakuya Gotanda store / Ichikakuya Tsudanuma store
May 21 (Thursday): Ichikakuya Ikebukuro West Exit store / Ichikakuya Chiba Ekimae store
May 22 (Friday): Ichikakuya Shinjuku Kabukicho store / Ichikakuya Shinjuku West Exit store / Shinagawaya Mita store / Ichikakuya Nishi-Funabashi store
May 23 (Saturday): Ichikakuya Shinjuku Southeast Exit store / Ichikakuya Shiba Koen store
May 29 (Friday): Ichikakuya Oji store
*The opening dates for each store are tentative and may change depending on preparation status.
■ Popular Products of "Aburasoba Sohonten"
・Aburasoba
Chewy, medium-thick noodles perfected through extensive research, coated with a richly flavored special dashi sauce. Healthier than ramen, yet incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the substantial taste of Aburasoba.
Price: From 810 yen (890 yen including tax)
・Korean Seaweed Onsen Tamago Aburasoba
A new, innovative topping. The sweetness and saltiness of Korean seaweed combined with a soft-boiled egg create a mild flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Price: From 919 yen (1,010 yen including tax)
■ Toppings and Seasonings
Aburasoba is also characterized by the ability to customize your preferred taste with a wide range of toppings and seasonings. Coinciding with the renovation openings, new toppings such as "Spicy Sauce," "Soft-boiled Egg (Onsen Tamago)," "Fried Onion," "Korean Seaweed," "Menma (bamboo shoots)," "Parmesan Cheese," "Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)," "Green Onion," "Komacha (spicy seasoned green onion)," and "Green Onion with Salt" will be added, along with four new seasonings: "Cajun," "Curry Powder," "Fish Powder," and "Aosa Seaweed Powder."
■ About "Ichikakuya"
"Ichikakuya" is dedicated to the motto, "Once you try it, you'll be hooked. Twice, you'll never forget. Thrice, you can't stop." It offers Yokohama Iekei Ramen, featuring fragrant and deeply flavorful medium-thick noodles combined with a rich, creamy, and mellow pork bone soup. To deliver its carefully crafted Iekei Ramen to as many customers as possible, Ichikakuya operates over 100 stores throughout Japan.
*Homepage: https://ichikakuya.com/
*Store Information: https://gardengroup.co.jp/brand/ichikakuya/
■ About "Aburasoba Sohonten"
"Aburasoba Sohonten" offers chewy, medium-thick noodles perfected through extensive research, coated with a richly flavored special dashi sauce. Whether enjoyed standard or customized with abundant toppings and seasonings to create an original bowl, you can enjoy your preferred taste. Healthier than ramen, yet incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the substantial taste of Aburasoba.
■ About Garden Co., Ltd.
With the mission of "providing spaces where everyone involved with us can be happy, energetic, and smile," we operate food and real estate businesses. Since our establishment, we have successfully undertaken the "corporate restructuring" and "business revitalization" of over 12 companies through M&A, leading to business expansion. In the food business, which we entered in 2006, we operate various restaurant formats across 12 brands, including Yamashita Honki Udon, Yokohama Iekei Ramen "Ichikakuya," and Nikuzushi (meat sushi). By leveraging synergies with our real estate business, we are strategically opening stores in prime locations such as near train stations.